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‘We are being railroaded’ — Residents reeling from dam removal
NAPLES — It was a swimming hole that not everybody knew about on a river renowned for its pristine water quality. It is considered the birth place of Naples, where a small industrial complex and homes were once supported by a dam on the Crooked River. In about a...
Houlton kicks off Independence Day with a huge celebration parade
HOULTON, Maine — There were so many entries in the annual Houlton Fourth of July Parade that there were 20 entrants still waiting when the first to go had made the one-mile loop back to the start. “We measure the size of the parade by how many are still...
Traditional and nontraditional merge at 2024 Thomaston 4th parade
Blasts from the past kept stride with current and imaginative times during the 2024 Thomaston Fourth of July parade. Some sights included an antique school bus occupied by members of the Lady Knox chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Rifle shots from war reenactors, youth sports teams, the Molar Express, political parties, and Spiderman.
Limestone reschedules fireworks but hundreds enjoy patriotic parade
LIMESTONE, Maine — Limestone’s Fourth of July events got off to a rocky start Wednesday night when a fireworks technician was injured just before 9 p.m. While setting up the show, a fireworks technician suffered injuries after several fireworks were accidentally set off near the chosen site at Grand Falls Road, said Michelle Albert, president of the Limestone Chamber of Commerce, who organizes the annual Fourth events.
Young swimmer taken to hospital after rescue on Saco River in Limington
LIMINGTON, Maine — A young swimmer was rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon after requiring rescue from an incident while swimming in the Limington Rapids of the Saco River. Limington's fire chief told NEWS CENTER Maine that swimmers in the area saw a young male go under the water...
Houlton woman wins $1,000 karaoke showdown
HOULTON, Maine — Houlton resident Danielle Lane captured the $1,000 Karaoke Showdown prize on Wednesday night at the Temple Theater in downtown Houlton. “We’re going to Disney baby,” Lane called out into the crowd as she was awarded her prize. One of 12 contenders tasked with singing...
Bar Harbor celebrates Independence Day
BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - People from all over the country made Bar Harbor their destination for Independence Day. ”We come every year for a lot of years, for 40 or so, and we enjoy the area, the people, the fresh air, all that good stuff,” said Robert Berg, visiting from Corinna.
Houlton’s Midnight Madness draws 7,000
HOULTON, Maine — It was a Midnight Madness extravaganza of glitz, scents, food, music and neon-lighted bubble shooters as 7,000 people packed into several blocks on Houlton’s historic downtown square on Wednesday night. The annual town event that draws thousands, many returning home for the July 4 holiday,...
Woolwich Council Revisits Cannabis Business Regulations and Budget Appropriations
WOOLWICH- During the Woolwich Township Committee meeting on June 17, discussions were held on the ongoing potential establishment of cannabis businesses in specific areas of the township and budgeting for various repairs. Mayor Natalie Matthias provided an update on an adopted ordinance conditionally permitting certain classes of cannabis to be...
Glorilla overpowers Maine’s freshman fillies at Bangor
Bangor, ME — A lone $16,171 division of the Maine Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies opened the card on Wednesday (July 3) at Bangor with Ron Cushing’s Glorilla dominating her fellow troop members. Sent off as the 3-5 favorite off a 2:00.3 qualifying mile at Tioga Downs,...
Rockland police seek help locating stolen construction tools
ROCKLAND — A burglary at a local residence under renovation has led to the theft of numerous construction tools, authorities said Tuesday. The Rockland Police Department reported that an assortment of RIDGID & DEWALT brand tools, including a miter saw, reciprocating saw, various corded and cordless power tools, drills, and a nailer, were stolen from a property on Jefferson Street.
NMCC President Tim Crowley Announces Retirement After Nearly 40 Years of Service
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - After almost 40 years working at Northern Maine Community College, the president is retiring. NMCC President Tim Crowley started at the college in 1985 as dean of students. In 1991 he was named vice president and academic dean. In 2002 he became the president. He...
Low utility line limits access to driveways in Saco neighborhood, I-Team helps get answers
SACO, Maine (WGME) -- The CBS13 I-Team is getting results for a neighborhood in Saco that's been dealing with sagging utility lines impacting access to driveways. The lines, which measure less than than 10 feet off the ground, have left delivery trucks and emergency vehicles unable to go underneath. "As...
Off-duty Maine police officer gets up close and personal with humpback whale
KITTERY, Maine — It's not just any tourist — a humpback whale is visiting Pepperell Cove in Kittery this July 4th weekend. Off-duty Kittery Police Officer Danny Contois captured an amazing video of a young humpback whale scooping up a snack right in front of his fishing vessel Thursday morning.
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